Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government
The province says the new model will attract more doctors, while critics warn it could widen wait times and create unequal access.
- On Tuesday, Alberta's Bill 11 took effect, establishing a "dual practice" model allowing eligible physicians to treat both publicly funded and privately paying patients for non-emergency procedures.
- Nearly 400 expressions of interest from physicians have been received, according to Alberta Hospital and Surgical Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange, who defended the move against critics' claims of a two-tier system.
- Warning that "queue jumping" could set a national precedent, Canadian Health Coalition Chair Jason MacLean urged the federal government to use enforcement powers under the Canada Health Act to intervene.
- Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel's press secretary, Alexandre Bergeron, stated the government is holding "targeted discussions" with Alberta officials to ensure the principles of the public system remain protected.
- Demonstrations are planned across Canada as the coalition organizes more than 30 rallies and 50 town halls this fall, protesting the legislation over fears it will drain public health resources.
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Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government
Alberta’s government says close to 400 specialist physicians have expressed interest in participating in the province’s new dual practice system. The model will allow doctors to offer private services while also working in the public system, starting with elective surgeries like hip and knee replacements. Legislation enabling the new system takes effect on Tuesday, but the government says it still has […]
Health advocates urge Ottawa to intervene as Alberta’s Bill 11 takes effect
Communities across Canada are set to rally against Alberta’s move toward a two-tier health-care system as Bill 11 takes effect on Tuesday—a legislation that will allow some physicians to treat both publicly funded and privately paying patients.
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Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says close to 400 specialist physicians have expressed interest in participating in the province's new dual practice system.
Cross-country rallies to protect healthcare, as Alberta implements two-tier system - People's Voice
PV staff Tens of thousands of people are expected to rally tomorrow, September 1, on the same day that the Alberta government’s new healthcare legislation takes effect. Protestors warn that […] The post Cross-country rallies to protect healthcare, as Alberta implements two-tier system appeared first on People's Voice.
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